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Sponsored by Morrison & FoersterListen to a live recording of IFLR's latest webinar, in collaboration with Morrison & Foerster, featuring an overview of Brexit, updates on US regulators and discussions on EMIR and initial margin -
Sponsored by Bär & KarrerThe Swiss federal government’s pre-draft DLT Act will be under public consultation until the end of June 2019. Daniel Flühmann and Peter Hsu of Bär & Karrer look at some of its most forward-thinking proposals
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsIn April, federal legislators introduced two bills in an attempt to provide the blockchain economy with regulatory certainty. Latham & Watkins’ Stephen Wink, Morgan Brubaker, Cameron Kates and Shaun Musuka investigate.
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie lawyers review the global biotech IPO landscape, considering how regulatory initiatives have aided growth
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosSince President Kennedy's proclamation, in 1962, that "consumer, by definition, includes us all", modern legal systems have increasingly dedicated their attention to consumer relations and rights. The impact of such legislation, however, is thought to reach much deeper than the immediate protection of consumers in their relations with business operators: consumer protection laws tend to increase consumers' confidence and, consequently, they serve as an important factor in increasing (or maintaining) consumption levels.
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Sponsored by White & CaseWhite & Case lawyers provide an overview of the landscape in Europe, as policymakers and authorities consider their approach to the new asset class
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoThe 2013 banking crisis brought to light the serious issue of Cyprus banks carrying on their balance sheets substantial provisions for non-performing loans (NPLs) which adversely affected the banking sector's profitability and sustainability. In response to EU pressure, the government of Cyprus put considerable effort into tackling the problem of NPLs, implementing various measures including improved foreclosure legislation and measures to assist banks to restructure their loan portfolios.
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Sponsored by AllBright Law OfficesChina has huge potential, and regulators have been working hard to maximise it. Carl Li of Allbright Law Offices reviews recent developments, trends and practical considerations
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuOn January 31 2019, the Cabinet Office Order to Partially Amend the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure of Corporate Affairs was issued by the Financial Services Agency. It was suggested that the original order be revised based on the recommendations made in the Financial System Council's 'disclosure working group report' announced in June 2018. Following is an outline of the revisions to be made:
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsThe recent case has practical implications for similar organisations’ legal immunity in the US, write Latham & Watkins lawyers
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Sponsored by Brigard UrrutiaRecently, the financial services industry in Colombia has undergone substantial changes driven by technology, which have greatly reduced operational costs, provided higher quality, increased efficiency and expanded access and inclusion for credit and financial services.
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Sponsored by LinklatersEnvironmental, social and governance is a huge buzzword in the investment community. In-house lawyers have an important role to play
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Sponsored by Cescon Barrieu Flesch & Barreto AdvogadosThe auction of the Norte Sul railway (FNS), on March 28, marks the end of a long hiatus for railway concessions. The last one had taken place in 2007, more than 10 years ago.
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Sponsored by Brigard UrrutiaLaw 1870 of 2017, the Colombian Financial Conglomerates Law entered into force on February 6 2019. The Colombian Superintendence of Finance (SFC) has begun the process of supervising 13 financial conglomerates in the country, five of which are local and eight foreign. The SFC will supervise: Sura – Bancolombia Group, Aval Group, Bolívar financial conglomerate, BBVA Colombia, Fundación Social, Coomeva, Scotiabank Colombia, Itaú Colombia, BNP Paribas Colombia, BTG Pactual Colombia, Credicorp Capital Colombia, GNB Sudameris Colombia and Old Mutual Colombia.
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Sponsored by Paul HastingsThe instruments are seeing a spike in demand within acquisition financings. Here, Paul Hastings lawyers consider the pros and cons of the two most popular structures
